College Football Week 5: Terrelle Pryor's Gutsy Return and 25 Things We Learned

We're always excited to wrap up the day in college football because there is so much to talk about. But this Saturday was a little bit different because I could have sworn I saw Willis Reed walk into "The Horseshoe" for the Buckeyes. But we'll talk about that later.

The Red River Shootout wasn't quite as close as the score indicated, there was an inspired performance that ended in a win, and we saw why a young quarterback is leading a lot of Heisman trophy lists.

There are so many other things that we'll cover here so instead of listing every single one in the introduction, let's just get to it, shall we?

No. 23: Virginia Tech Coming Alive?

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Is Virginia Tech becoming the team that they were expected to be before this season started?

After losses to Boise State and James Madison to start their season, the Hokies have run off three straight victories against East Carolina, Boston College, and then upset 23rd ranked NC State on the road.

No. 22: San Jose State Lessens Strength Of Schedule For The WAC

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The San Jose State Spartans were at home to face UC Davis. The last thing they wanted to do was...too late.

The Spartans suffered a 14-13 loss making the WAC look like that much more of a soft conference. But they don't have to worry. They get a break next week with a so-so opponent: Boise State. Good luck Spartans, you'll need it.

No. 14: Iowa, Penn State Combine For 16 Punts

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I know people say that baseball is boring to watch, and I'm sure that's true for some people, but what bores me the most is when two football teams can't move the football and keep punting the ball to each other for most of the game.

Iowa and Penn State did just about that as both combined for 16 punts on Saturday.

Despite that, Iowa was never challenged in a 24-3 win over the Nittany Lions.

No. 7: Leonard Hankerson, Miami Defense Key in Win

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The Miami Hurricanes picked a big game to put up a big defensive effort, forcing six Clemson turnovers in a 30-21 win on Saturday.

The 'Canes got big days from quarterback Jacory Harris and wide receiver Leonard Hankerson. Harris had four touchdowns through the air on 205 yards passing; three of those touchdowns and 147 yards went to Hankerson.

No. 5: Hey, Notre Dame Won

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The Irish needed this one and they got it. After suffering three straight losses to Michigan, Michigan State, and Stanford, Notre Dame picked up a much needed 31-13 win on the road against Boston College.

No. 2: Injury? What Injury?

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Whatever injury Denard Robinson suffered last weekend, it didn't look like it effected him in the slightest.

Robinson, with just seconds to go, used his legs to get Michigan past the Indiana Hoosiers. It was the second year in a row that the Wolverines got a game and a half from the Hoosiers as they nearly had the upset last season.

Robinson finished the day with 477 total yards, 217 rushing, and 277 through the air, and five total touchdowns.